US to start pre-World Cup training on Jan 4

2010-02-23T12:23:44Z

<div id="subtitle">US to start pre-World Cup training camp with 30 players on Jan 4</div><div><p>Aarhus midfielder Benny Feilhaber and Valerenga goalkeeper Troy Perkins

MLS Cup Real Salt Lake Galaxy Soccer

2009-11-23T06:00:31Z

MLS commissioner Don Garber, right, talks to fans as he stands next to Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller, left, during a pre-match fan rally prior to the MLS Cup soccer match between Real Salt Lake and Real Salt Lake takes down favorite Los Angeles on penalty kicks to win MLS Cup</div><div><p>They were railed and criticized for reaching the championship of Major League Soccer despite a losing record in the regular season.&...

Beckham promises to return to MLS, buy franchise

2010-02-24T01:51:54Z

<div id="subtitle">David Beckham: I will return for 4th MLS season, will eventually buy MLS franchise</div><div><p>A young woman in the first row behind the far corner flag was savoring prime views of the world's most recognizable player.</p><p>The T-shirt she wore to the MLS Cup on Sund...

Real Salt Lake down Galaxy for MLS Cup crown

2010-02-24T01:52:08Z

<div><p>Real Salt Lake stunned David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy, winning the Major League Soccer title 5-4 on penalties after the MLS CUP championship match ended 1-1 after extra time.</p>&l...

Beckham's L.A. title dream dashed by Salt Lake

2010-02-24T01:53:24Z

<div><p>SEATTLE (Reuters) - Real Salt Lake won their first Major League Soccer championship on Sunday with a penalty shootout victory over David Beckham's L.A Galaxy after ...

MLS Cup - Los Angeles Galaxy v Real Salt Lake

2009-11-22T22:31:06Z

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 22: Kyle Beckerman #5 of Real Salt Lake holds the Philip F. Anschutz MLS Cup trophy as he and his teammates celebrate their win over the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Cup final at

APTOPIX MLS Cup Real Salt Lake Galaxy Soccer

2009-11-22T21:00:22Z

Los Angeles Galaxy's Mike Magee celebrates after he scored a goal against Real Salt Lake in the first half of the MLS Cup championship soccer match, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Copyright 2009 SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents Real Salt Lake expect to benefit from a backlash from supporters in Seattle.</p><p>The...

Beckham, Galaxy seek to cap turnaround with title

2010-02-24T03:06:27Z

<div><p>David Beckham, whose extended stay in Italy contributed to a tumultuous start to the Los Angeles Galaxy's season, has a chance now to help them lift the Major League Soccer title.</p><p>The star-stu...

Real Salt Lake gains financial partner

2010-02-24T03:21:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Real Salt Lake owner sells stake in soccer team to Utah real-estate developer</div><div><p>The owner of Real Salt Lake is selling a stake in the soccer team to a Utah real-estate developer.</p><p>Team owner Dave Checketts is praising his...

MLS Cup contenders Galaxy cancel German tour

2010-02-24T03:31:09Z

<div><p>The Los Angeles Galaxy cancelled their planned post-season German tour, citing organizational hitches and a need to focus on their upcoming Major League Soccer championship clash with Real Salt Lake.</p><p>Galaxy were scheduled to face

Starry Galaxy wary of scrappy Salt Lake in MLS Cup

2010-02-24T04:06:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Star-powered L.A. Galaxy still wary of scrappy Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup final</div><div><p>The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League S...

Beckham left off MLS all-star team

2010-02-24T04:26:43Z

<div><p>David Beckham may have led the Los Angeles Galaxy to the MLS championship game but he has been left off the league's all-star squad.</p><p>While Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan an...

Eastern Conference Championship - Real Salt Lake v Chicago Fire

2009-11-14T21:47:35Z

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - NOVEMBER 14: Fans of the Chicago Fire shoot off flares in the stands during the MLS Eastern Conference Championship against Real Salt Lake at Toyota Park on November 14, 2009 in Bridgev...

Real Salt Lake reaches first MLS Cup final

2010-02-24T05:20:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Real Salt Lake reaches first MLS Cup final with win over Chicago</div><div><p>Real Salt Lake advanced to its first MLS Cup final by beating the Chicago Fire 5-4 on penalty kicks after 120 scoreless minutes in the Eastern Conference final Saturday night.</p><p>Real Salt Lake's Nat Borchers, left, keeps the ball away from Columbus Crew's Eddie Gaven during the first half of an Eastern Conference MLS soccer playoff game Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Real Salt Lake eliminates defending champion Columbus from MLS playoffs</div><div><p>Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over ...

Salt Lake blanks defending MLS Cup champion Crew

2010-02-24T11:39:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Real Salt Lake shuts out defending MLS Cup champion Crew 1-0 in first leg of plaoff series</div><div><p>Robbie Findley scored in the 88th minute to give Real Salt Lake a 1-0 win over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Saturday in the ...

MLS season down to the wire

2010-02-24T16:02:35Z

<div id="subtitle">Seven teams for three spots: MLS playoff scenarios will keep heads spinning into final weekend</div><div><p>One team is in with a win, can still get there with a loss. Another needs to win or lose by two goals or fewer. Five teams have already clinched, three are out. Six could end up tied and the deciding factor could be goal differential, fewest disciplinary points, even a coin toss.</p><p>Go...

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